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[Droid 2 Global General] pjrech:
Hi guys...

I want to propose a chalenge for those hackers from this site!

I'm in with $10 to the first guy that post

at DroidForums

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-2-global/96596-droid-2-global-unlock-foreign-sim-11.html

or at XDA-Developers

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007596&page=2

an eficient step-by-step method to unlock a Droid 2 Global locked from Verizon.

No TurboSIM or similars. :)

Who are with me?

WE HAVE $10 UNTIL NOW [XDA_Developers + DroidForums]
[Droid 2 Global General] War-Rasta:
I don't think that lack of monetary compensation is holding any of the fine coders and tinkerers in XDA. Still if anybody takes the offer you can have $20 from me.
[Droid 2 Global General] jonnydominican:
i like this phone so much

i would pay 100 dollars to have mine unlock, i am actually thinking of buying one unlocked
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
Jonny, pm CellZealot, he might be able to help you.

Sent from my DROID2 GLOBAL
[Droid 2 Global General] blackbeans:
$50 from me! ;)
[Droid 2 Global General] wondereye:
I need to unlock the droid 2 global too.

can I pm CellZealot and ask for help too?
[Droid 2 Global General] meon_69:
yes this is sim unlocked problem..

i flash my phone using RSDLITE software for version 2.2 and still can't

i try to upgrade 2.3.7 using cm7 mode still can't help for sim unlocked..:confused:

please advices me and correct me if i'm wrong master ..:D
[Droid 2 Global General] RuataKPI:
I've downgrade to gingerbread Android version 2.3.3 (system version 4.5.606.A956.Verizon.en.US) and good performance than ICS. When I insert a sim without adaptor and ask me a code. But I need unlocker software to use a sim without adaptor.
[Droid 2 Global General] 1of16:
now i got two different sim-adapters but none of them are working....still cant use the phone.

do i need a special android version or something?
[Droid 2 Global General] zoteman94:
My thoughs about this

Hi, well I don't know much about phones but I have a few ideas.

I saw somewhere on internet that the Droid 3 after some attempts for unlocking will lock and you need another code to do that, however unlike other phones it won't show the message and the same unlock screen of SIM unlock appears. I think the D2G works the same way and that's why people can't unlock even with Verizon codes.

Also, why can't it be unlocked in a similar way to the galaxys, Gasai Yuno said that it has to be in blur archives, so can it be done with hex tools? And Gasai said that if the baseband doesn't support carrier unlocking, it will work, can devs here make it or is too difficult?

Thanks, sorry for my ignorance.
[Droid 2 Global General] sahniana:
consider to buy your next phone with nothing related to contract :cool:
[Droid 2 Global General] meon_69:
I get this phone free larr...but can't used sim card..:p
[Droid 2 Global General] nkanish2002:
Turbo SIM

Can someone suggest me a turbo sim for d2g? it would be very helpful if someone will provide me with a link. Thank you. :)
[Droid 2 Global General] erfannf2:
I used this one in Iran on a GSM network:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/270686865877?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

It worked but after 24 hours, it made phone reset continuously every 4 hours and won't register on network after phone has gone into Airplane mode or Turning Off.
[Droid 2 Global General] zoteman94:
Can someone contact the Chinese man who achieved to unlock it? A lot of people is willing to give some money for a method for unlocking it here, so maybe we can "buy" it from him. Because AFAIK he refused to publish it to get earnings from unlocks.
[Droid 2 Global General] dabigserver:
stop asking

I see you've been asking the same questions, this is getting us to nowhere, here's my summary:

* There is no way to ensure that your droid 2 global can be unlocked with codes

* If you successfully unlocked your d2g is because Verizon didnt change the code from factory

* When codes fail, the only method is using a turbosim, the yellow one will burn out, the black one, the one wich claims that supposedly doesnt need you to cut your sim card, actually needs you to cut your sim card because the slot of the d2d is to thinner, When you make it work, be sure to set your phone to 2G mode ( my experience with this one, www.ebay.com and search for 330616439766 ), otherwise, you wont be able to receive messages nor calls, you will be able to use 3g but only in sender mode (make calls and send messages) but not in receiver mode. I haven't tried the one that is 8 bucks because When I ordered it I damaged it, Ill try again with that and I'll tell you later.
[Droid 2 Global General] dabigserver:
Ok I just found that my turbosim will work ok with 64kb sim cards bc when I trywould to makego it workPLEASE with 128kb sim cards gets very unsettled, however it will only work in 2g bands
[Droid 2 Global General] Zachary droid:
I just got a d2G from a friend, but when I turn it on i need to activate it, is there a way i can get passed tht so I dnt have to go to Verizon, I kinda just wan use it for the camera
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
It has been answered multiple times, in FAQ as well.

Touch the corners of the activation screen clockwise starting with the top left corner.
[Droid 2 Global General] macdroid01:
Gasai Yuno haha you are everywhere in every Droid 2 G forum. Perhaps you or someone would know...

I called VZ and got them to give me an unlock code. Now how do I enter it? Or is that not until I travel and put a foreign SIM in?

I haven't traveled out of country and used a foreign SIM yet but if I do I want to be ready. So how do I "unlock" it? Can't find directions on the Internet anywhere. I did see this page : http://support.verizonwireless.com/clc/devices/knowledge_base.html?id=37682

How do I get to that screen?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
You have to have a sim card, to get to the unlock screen
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
macdroid01, if you insert a non-Verizon SIM card and switch the phone to Global or GSM mode, it will request the SIM Network Unlock PIN. If you want to be 100% sure you have unlocked the phone before leaving the country, you can either ask a friend to lend you their SIM card for a second (if you have any friends using GSM) or buy a $0.99 SIM off eBay.

The link you have posted has nothing to do with unlocking the phone; SIM cards have a lock in place to prevent unauthorised access (it's often disabled by default for most carriers' SIMs). Do not confuse the SIM Network Unlock PIN with the SIM PIN; the SIM PIN, if enabled, is requested every time you reboot or power on your phone. If you enter the SIM PIN incorrectly three times in a row, the SIM will lock itself, and you'll be requested to input the PUK code — and the support article you linked refers to this case.

This means that on a SIM-unlocked device you will still get the SIM PIN request if the SIM card is locked; remember that this won't the unlock code you get from Verizon. SIM PINs (and PUKs) are provided somewhere in the SIM card package, or by the carrier that issued the SIM. There are also SIM2 and PUK2 codes which control various call redirection and call barring features, but chances are you'll never need them.

I hope this answers your question.

Addendum: once you successfully unlock the device you will get a message stating something like SIM Network Unlock success. The unlock is permanent and its state is never reset (even after flashing an SBF image), so you won't ever be requested to input it again (unless, of course, you somehow get to replace your phone).
[Droid 2 Global General] :
I've tried two ebay SIM unlockers and they both won't work..

I've even tried the seller with the "new database" from here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorola-SI...oftware_RL&hash=item1e5c0cc038#ht_2821wt_1053

Looks like I'll have to use turbosim since I'm only using it to make calls..
[Droid 2 Global General] rikimontano:
I can provide the real code for $43, direct from verizon, i only need the IMEI
[Droid 2 Global General] ronj1986:
Do you work for Verizon? Also how would you prefer the money be sent to you if interesteda?
[Droid 2 Global General] macdroid01:
Thank you G.Y. so much. Very good explanation... I've got it!

Cheers! You rock!!
[Droid 2 Global General] dabigserver:
Where is your store located, I mean, where is you web page? I would like to try, but answer, Do You Work For Verizon? if not, Do you have access to Verizon database? if you can succesfully unlock my d2g you will make money here, because I already tried the codes provided by ebay unlockers and had no sucess... do you think you can help me?

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RikiMontano I sent you a PM, please check...
[Droid 2 Global General] dabigserver:
Riki! show off! lol
[Droid 2 Global General] Si99:
Forget this guy
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Si99, people who are ready to pay $43 for it already tried getting the codes from unlock fusion and other similar services. And those codes did not work for them.
[Droid 2 Global General] Si99:
Fair enough; guess i should have read the entire thread before commenting.
[Droid 2 Global General] m7mdrda:
LIGHT BULB=then if we can change the IMEI NO. of the phone we can unlock it
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
This was already proposed a year ago.

Changing the IMEI of a device is considered illegal in many countries and may led to administrative and/or criminal charges.
[Droid 2 Global General] Omnichron:
Working Code

http://www.theunlockshack.com/ code worked for my Verizon locked D2G, and it cost me $8.95!:victory:
[Droid 2 Global General] fulgerul:
I also tried Unlock Fusion services but unfortunately the code supplied didn't work for me.

I used the Ebay service to ask for a refund but after waiting 2 days no reply yet.

Have you managed to be refunded for your code request ?
[Droid 2 Global General] cabrerachaparro:
When I asked to be refunded they told me that I have to send them a video showing that the code didn't work.
[Droid 2 Global General] fulgerul:
Finally I have received an email from ebay saying that my payment had been fully refunded.

No proof needed.

But what can be done with the phone ? I would like to unlock it and paying 43 $ for the unlock when I have paid 50 $ for the entire phone is not a good deal for me :)
[Droid 2 Global General] HitMyKush:
Not to troll or anything but.. im from Droid X2 forums and..

My girlfriend has come in hands with a D2 Global, and her carrier is T-mobile. I've seen several hopeful and doubtful threads/posts about unlocking the d2g, so can anyone that has a minute PM me with their method that worked best with unlocking it IN the U.S. Any help is much appreciated.. and if I'm shooting too high with this than just tell me to buy her an iPhone..

Kush out
[Droid 2 Global General] Gasai Yuno:
Well, the D2G won't even work on T-Mobile without both SIM and band unlock. And even after that she will only ever get 2G, as only phones made for T-Mobile support their retarded 1700MHz band.

To perform SIM unlock first try eBay stuff like unlock_fusion and the likes, they refund if the code doesn't work and you present a video proof of it.

For band unlock, refer to a thread about it in this forum section.
[Droid 2 Global General] cabrerachaparro:
I just read that Motorola has unlocked the bootloader for some devices. Sadly, the D2 Global is not in the suppoerted device list. :crying:
[Droid 2 Global General] dzl:
to be fair, TMO is supposed to be moving HSPA out of the 1700 band and into the 1900/2100. LTE is supposed to be going in the 1700 band. Whenever that happens...the d2g will be good to go.

Not disagreeing with you about your comment though lol. They are the only provider in the world I think that uses the 1700 band for HSPA.
[Droid 2 Global General] bestrafer:
Also can provide unlocking service for your D2G, Droid Pro, Atrix...

you will need to have stock ROM and install a couple of of program, PM me...
[Droid 2 Global General] Albania:
hello

Did you manage to unlock your D2g. I just did with mine with the help of a forum member called oushen. His skype address is oushen- and is from Ukraine. I'm in no way connected with him (im Albanian) but i just wanted to help out. The service costs 12$ (i gladly paid 15$) and it consisted in installing a software called USB Redirector, then he connected by VPN so he could connect to my motorola directly and fetching the codes out. It doesnt matter if you already tried different codes, after he finishes and you make your payment you have a completely unlocked phone
[Droid 2 Global General] cabrerachaparro:
Probably, it only works for those phone that haven't been blocked by VZ.
[Droid 2 Global General] Oushen:
This method works for all D2G phones. I successfully unlock D2G phone that can't be unlocked by code from Verizon support.
[Droid 2 Global General] bhigham:
My phone wasn't able to be unlocked with regular codes, and was with this, thanks
[Droid 2 Global General] inquisitor:
I can confirm that Oushen (Skype user oushen- (mind the hyphen and the end!)) can unlock those Motorola D2Gs which could not be unlocked with any unlock codes before. He charges $12 and the procedure takes 10min or so (depending on your upload bandwidth). Basicly he needs remote access through teamviewer which he will use to configure a VPN connection to his machine using Windows' generic VPN support. Then he will read parts of your phone's NVRAM through "USB Redirector" and flash back an unlocked image.

The only question left is what to do with this aged phone that sat unused in my drawer for a year or so.
[Droid 2 Global General] dabigserver:
HELLO FOLKS,

I came to this thread just for curiousity because I had already given up in trying to unlock the damned D2G before, reading and reading the new replies I got really curious when I read that some user called oushen could successfully unlock the unlockable damned D2G, well, I decided to try it out and guess what???? IT FINALLY WOOOORKEEED, my Droid 2 Global is unlocked! yaay! after months using it as a paperweight lol i can finally use it as a phone!!!! GIVE IT A TRY I TOTALLY RECOMMEND YOU WILL BE VERY SATISFIED,

THANKS AGAIN OUSHEN!
[Droid 2 Global General] alexanderlll:
If anyone can unlock the Droid 2 Global remotely, please PM me with more information and the price. Thank you all!
[Droid 2 Global General] javed91214:
i tried so many times but no luck, Sigma key blocked Remote USB .
[Droid 2 Global General] alexanderlll:
Maybe it would work using another USB-IP app? There are several of them - USB over Network looks good (with free trial, too)...
[Droid 2 Global General] Oushen:
NO.
[Droid 2 Global General] alexanderlll:
What if it was the SigmaKey that was connected via USB-IP? I mean running the Sigma software on the client's computer with the phone connected to a USB port, and the SigmaKey remotely via USB-IP (as I understand it doesn't actually do much besides checking the SN/license)?

Sorry if I'm totally off here, just trying to figure out a solution for myself and other people. Worst case I'll just sell the damn phone or buy a SK myself and make the money back unlocking phones locally :)...
[Droid 2 Global General] javed91214:
tested with all trial & free USB remote app , but no luck

and also tested with VPN tunnel but same.
[Droid 2 Global General] erfannf2:
I think the SIGMA Software will check if USB driver has certain ID, Type or Manufacturer and bans them. The best way you have is modifying USB Re director Drivers if possible!!!
[Droid 2 Global General] nightfurious:
Sorry to be a noob guys but what if I root the phone and install a custom rom. Would that allow it to work outside U S?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
D2G needs a sim unlock code, to work on gsm networks

once the sim is unlocked, it is always unlocked

roms and rooting do not change that
[Droid 2 Global General] dj29152:
thanks for the explanation, saved, a bunch of surfing.
[Droid 2 Global General] nightfurious:
So is there anyway out of this sim code problem? Ebay sellers claim 30 $ for the codes. Any help?
[Droid 2 Global General] bobo122:
Not really .. u can try eBay and record the process (make sure u show the imei and the unlock code CLEARLY) , and they will refund u if u weren't from the lucky ones who can get it unlocked without Verizon .. (i tried it)
[Droid 2 Global General] Jim1348:
Droid 2 Global Unlock Code

I am still wading through all of the previous posts here, but I will post this in hopes of some direction on buying a used phone. I want to buy a used:

-Motorola

-Android

-That Works On BOTH CDMA

AND

GSM

Should I look for a used Motorola Droid 2 Global or would a different Motorola Android be more suitable for me?

Until find this thread, I was reading other posts on other forums and I was finding VERY conflicting information. Basically, some said that having both AT&T and Verizon in the US is possible if the GSM is unlocked on a Verizon world phone. Yet others stated that it absolutely is NOT possible to do in the US. Thus, I am very reluctant to move forward on buying a used Motorola Android until I know if it is definitely possible and which phone(s) are most suitable for this.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
Droid 3 (XT862), can be unlocked with online codes ($4 on ebay)

if want a droid 2 global, buy one that is already sim unlocked
[Droid 2 Global General] jabberwockish:
It is possible with the Droid 2 Global. The phone must be SIM unlocked (so it will accept non-Verizon/Vodafone SIMs) and band-unlocked. The band-unlocking is relatively easy to accomplish; the SIM unlock is the major hurdle, unless you are a VZW customer and bought the phone from them.

Other phones are generally easier to SIM unlock (third-party unlock codes are more likely to work correctly) but I don't know about the availability of band unlocking tools for devices other than the D2G.
[Droid 2 Global General] Jim1348:
Droid 2 Global Unlock Code

Thank you very much sd_shadow & jabberwockish! It sounds like after reading both for your replies that I ought to lean towards getting a Droid 3 (XT862) then!
[Droid 2 Global General] nightfurious:
Thanks for the help guys but this sucks that we can't use a global version of the phone around the world
[Droid 2 Global General] eXecuter.bin:
Just as a warning for you, Verizon did the same thing with the Droid 3 soon after launch. Not all D3s are unlockable because of so.
[Droid 2 Global General] cabrerachaparro:
Hello,

I'm trying to contact with user that can unlock my Droid 2 Global. Please, if anybody for this forum can do it contact me.

Thanks
[Droid 2 Global General] linuxero2012:
I can do it

roman7902009@gmail.com contact me
[Droid 2 Global General] oshadaprasanga:
Motorola Droid 2 Global unlock Solution For SRI Lankan User

Sri lankan user contact me for unlock solutions.

i can do direct unlock with Sigma key.

Oshadaprasanga@gmail.com
[Droid 2 Global General] en11gma:
just skimming through this thread as im about to buy a D2G off ebay with clean esn but if i cant sim unlock i dont want to do it.

can these be sim unlocked if they have a clean esn but you are not original owner and have no verizon service?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
most D2Gs can be unlocked with no problem, it has nothing to do with clean esn, or if you are using verizon.

You will not know, if you have a difficult to unlock D2G, until you try to unlock the sim card slot.
[Droid 2 Global General] aabhash:
d2g unlock

pl check your email :)
[Droid 2 Global General] 93starletgt:
So, was he able to help you?
[Droid 2 Global General] Oushen:
Remote unlock by sigmakey

Remote unlock by sigmakey is unavailable. And no one knows, whether it will be possible.
[Droid 2 Global General] aabhash:
unlocked

hi all,

sorry for replying late but I unlocked this D2G with sigmakey, fortunately one of my friend had it here and helped me out

if anyone is from Kathmandu and needs unlock, let me know

I had also ordered turbo sim from hongkong as backup, which arrived so late, when i tested on other locked device, it worked too

So, besides other known unlocking methods, using sigma key or Turbosim unlocks this phone.
[Droid 2 Global General] boajuse:
I've purchased Motorola D2G from ebay. It shows weird IMEI 000000011234564. What does it mean and can it be unlocked for GSM-networks outside USA?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
is that the code on the back label under battery or software?
[Droid 2 Global General] boajuse:
No it's shown in system menus or after *#06#. IMEI that written under battery is like "325......."
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
I'm guessing someone hacked to phone with cdma workshop or radiocomm

have you tried inserting a non verizon sim card?
[Droid 2 Global General] boajuse:
Yes, and then "sim network unlock pin" is requierd.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
That's not good.

What system version is on phone? menu>settings>about phone>system version)

should be something like blur version.4.5.621xxxx or xxx4.5.629xxxx
[Droid 2 Global General] boajuse:
it's 4.5.629.a956.verizon.en.us.
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
a few different things you can try

flash the 629 sbf (1FF-p3_droid2we_cdma_droid2we-user-2.3.4-4.5.1_57_D2GA-59-120117-test-keys-signed-Verizon-US.sbf)

with rsd lite, How to Use RSD Lite on D2G a956 to flash a .sbf (Firmware/Stock Rom) and hope that the imei is reset.

or

try using current IMEI to purchase a unlock code

or

try to fix the IMEI with cdma workshop or radiocomm

I will not be much help, with these

or

return to seller or resell

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was this phone sold as working or as broken for parts only?
[Droid 2 Global General] boajuse:
How do you think, are any chances to unlock my phone with unlock codes for imei written under battery?

Is my firmware the STOCK one?

Is it possible to unlock it with SigmaKey?
[Droid 2 Global General] sd_shadow:
don't think that will work unless you fix what the software says, reflashing firmware may reset imei, not sure, but it is not going to make things worse, or at least rsd lite is very safe, just follow instructions in my list

yes 629 is newest firmware, and it can not be downgraded

maybe, but phone will need to be connected to pc with simakey.
[Droid 2 Global General] Kalimazoo:
Many Bothans died to bring us this information.

01033207

I spent about 2 hours on the phone with Verizon Wireless trying to convince them that this code was their responsibility. They tried to blame it on everything else and I just happened upon the correct customer service person, Melonie, that was able to ask the right supervisor the right question and got this code for me.

I don't know if this is specific to my IMEI number. She made it sound like it was a generic unlock code. I hope it helps someone else out.
[Droid 2 Global General] KaedeKun:
thanks I'll try
[Droid 2 Global General] cellzealot:
We can't SIM unlock any phones but we can band unlock the D2G or Pro for use on AT&T and T-Mobile and perhaps some South American carriers too that use the same bands as AT&T.

The service is for sale so I cannot discuss it here on XDA.

If you are interested please PM me for details, thanks.
[Droid 2 Global General] wondereye:
thank you cellzealot, but what I need is to unlock the SIM slot. This is the pain of most non-verizon D2G owners.

What I am thinking is, can I ask/recruit someone who has a verizon account to request an unlock code for me? does this work? does Verizon require the IMEI bound up with the customer's registered phone?

Thank you guys....unlocking this phone really got me nuts, but I do want to make some efforts for its white color and the qwerty keyboard....lol
[Droid 2 Global General] leobg:
Have you tried with code purchased online? You may get lucky and yours unlock without having to involve Verizon.